ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U Lite optical disc drive DVD±RW Black

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For £23.69 ex-VAT, this ASUS external-ish style DVD±RW drive is the kind of boring, reliable add-on that actually earns its keep in a lot of UK offices. It’s a sensible choice if you still need to burn the occasional DVD for backups, software installs, distribution media, or legacy workflows—things that don’t justify paying a premium for “pro” spec, just something that works when you click burn. In day-to-day use, the main win here is practicality: it’s inexpensive, from a reputable brand, and it’s the sort of drive you can keep in a cabinet and pull out when someone’s package requires a disc.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if you’re expecting heavy, daily disc-burning or you’re trying to replace “no disc drive” situations permanently. DVD drives age quickly in real terms: faster is nicer, but what matters more is reliability under frequent writes and consistent media handling—cheap blank media and occasional bad discs can turn into wasted time. If your users rarely burn discs, put the money toward alternatives (USB install media, network distribution, or even an external USB SSD workflow) and only buy this if you truly have a recurring DVD need. For the right customer—light/occasional burner duty—it’s good value; for anything mission-critical or high-volume, I’d look elsewhere.